as in partner
the person to whom another is married
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Recent Examples of significant other
As one of the players (and their significant other) take center stage, the other characters remain part of the narrative.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Oftentimes, men are hesitant to discuss their health with their friends, significant others, and even their doctors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 7 May 2025
This could be the perfect time to have those important heart-to-heart conversations with a significant other or a close friend.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Oftentimes, men are hesitant to discuss their health with their friends, significant others, and even their doctors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 7 May 2025
This could be the perfect time to have those important heart-to-heart conversations with a significant other or a close friend.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Development Cost Or Upfront Investment: Quantify the build, buy or partner cost to also evaluate the break-even point and return on investment.—
Anshul Kumar,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Diddy’s former partner, model-singer-actress Cassie Ventura, has been central to the prosecution’s case.—
Janeé Bolden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Didion wrote these notes to her spouse apparently so he could be kept informed of what are generally considered private conversations between patient and doctor, and their very existence demonstrates the intensity of the couple’s marital bond.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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According to Cerulli Associates, more than $100 trillion is expected to flow from baby boomers and older generations to heirs and spouses.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Noun
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As the family patriarch tearfully recalls the night his boy came into the world, his conniving better half comforts him, tightly holding his hand.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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And then my husband and I will go to bed around 10:30.—
Michelle Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The origin story has, of course, become famous: Julia discovered French cuisine in 1948, when her husband, Paul, a State Department officer, was assigned to the American Embassy in Paris.—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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